US EditionTech’s Trump Whisperer, Tim Cook, Goes Quiet as His Influence Fades
- On May 23, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all iPhones imported into the United States to pressure Apple CEO Tim Cook.
- Trump’s threat followed Cook declining an invitation to join Trump’s recent Middle East trip, which reportedly angered the former president and influenced the tariff move.
- Apple assembles most iPhones in China and has expanded production in India and Vietnam, but shifting manufacturing to the U.S. Would take years and likely raise consumer prices.
- Apple expected to pay $900 million in tariffs this quarter assuming no new tariffs, while analysts warn U.S. Production could push iPhone prices to $3,500, potentially reducing sales.
- The tariff announcement surprised both Apple and Trump’s administration, deepening tensions between Trump and Cook and highlighting challenges in U.S. Manufacturing policy for tech firms.
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After President Donald Trump threatened to single out Apple with tariffs, he offered remarks to reporters that undercut his case. First he seemed to say this would apply to many iPhone makers, but then reiterated he’d said this straight to Apple CEO Tim Cook, a potentially serious abuse of power. Then Trump said U.S.-manufactured jobs would not result in higher prices due to automation, …
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